Chair in Physical Geography Faculty of Social Sciences University of Sheffield - Geography Job Reference Number: UOS003772 Salary: Professorial Pay Scheme Band Structure Closing Date: 19 January 2012 Summary: The Department of Geography at the University of Sheffield is one of the largest in the UK and has a vibrant community of undergraduates, postgraduates and post-doctoral researchers. The department enjoys a long-standing international reputation for academic research, led by staff who are passionate about exploring and teaching on some of the biggest issues facing the world today. The department was rated as one of the top ten in the country at the last Research Assessment Exercise in 2008, with excellent satisfaction ratings in the 2011 National Student Survey (NSS; Physical Geography (98%), Human Geography (91%)). These results place us at the top of the Russell Group leading UK universities. As an academic leader with a high degree of professional standing and research vision you will make substantial contributions to the department, its research and teaching programmes. You will have an outstanding international research record in Physical Geography, or an allied discipline, a proven ability to gain research funding, be able to contribute strongly to the Department's 2014 REF return, and will be able to relate your research and teaching to the department's Physical Geography interests. Applications from those who can make a major contribution to the department's Earth-Surface Dynamics research interests are encouraged, but interest from those at the interface with the Climate & Cryosphere research area would be positively received.The post is available from 1 August 2012. To apply for this job please click here and search for the job using the reference number provided or to view current vacancies and apply online please go to: www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs. |
